This site is never disappointing, but there are times when it is truly amazing!. Usually in the fall it is the place where I first see fall migrants here in eastern North Carolina. Last week Glyn and I spent a couple days in Atlantic Beach and I was able to spend a couple of hours each morning walking the trails. I found my first migrating warblers around the freshwater pond. they were feeding in the Red Cedars and Myrtles surrounding the pond and getting good photos was relatively easy. In addition to these welcome visitors, there were also quite a few of the Egrets and Herons that normally roost around the area, as well as other resident birds.
A special treat was a Merlin who flew in and landed only about 40 feet from me on one of the dead trees in the middle of the pond. I got several good photos. This is only the 2ond of these beautiful raptors that I have seen.
It was a great birding trip! The evolving fall foliage and the browning marsh grass along the trail by the Sound made this trail especially nice. It is a great time to visit this site if you can get there!! Enjoy the pics below.
A special treat was a Merlin who flew in and landed only about 40 feet from me on one of the dead trees in the middle of the pond. I got several good photos. This is only the 2ond of these beautiful raptors that I have seen.
It was a great birding trip! The evolving fall foliage and the browning marsh grass along the trail by the Sound made this trail especially nice. It is a great time to visit this site if you can get there!! Enjoy the pics below.
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